Best Battle Babe Podcasts (2024)

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Listen Now: The Best One Yet 7:28

18d ago7:28

7:28

Feel brighter every day with The Best One Yet, a 20-minute pop-biz podcast that serves up the top 3 stories spanning pop culture & business news, every morning, with fresh takes you can pretend you came up with — Pairs perfectly with your morning ritual. Follow The Best One Yet on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to…

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S2E28 Tapping into Current Events 1:04:51

6M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

This week, we’re tapping into current events. We’re talking about the wars in Palestine, Ghana and good vs evil. The multiple Trump trials, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and what accountability, justice, and equity actually mean in this world. We’re also finally recording in person, which hit a few technical difficulties. What are you reading …

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S2E21 The Battle of Montgomery: A Cathartic Release 44:40

6M ago44:40

44:40

This week, we’re talking about the collective cathartic release we had watching The Battle of Montgomery. Some call it the Riverwalk Rumble and others Fade in the Water. Regardless, many of us felt like we could finally take a deep breath while watching the collective actions of those who came to the aid of a Black man being brutalized at the hands…

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Bonus Overlooked and Unappreciated with Boss Babes Healing Podcast 1:18:13

6M ago1:18:13

1:18:13

This week, we're airing our collaboration with Arletha from The Boss Babes Healing Podcast. Arletha was a guest on our show last month. This time we're talking about being overlooked and unappreciated. Whether in relationships, religion, or a job, many of us go through situations where we aren't seen or heard, but how we move on makes all the diffe…

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S2E23 Try Therapy 57:45

6M ago57:45

57:45

We often talk about Sylvia and other guest's experiences in therapy. This week, we’re going to hear Lori’s perspective as a therapist. She breaks down why people try therapy, what to expect when going to therapy, the importance of doing the work, and why she sometimes has to fire her clients. This week’s book recommendations: The Tuskegee Student U…

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S2E24 Labor Day Burnout 45:59

6M ago45:59

45:59

At some point, we must acknowledge that burnout is making its way into our lives. The key is not to stay in that space. Lori and Sylvia discuss their recent frustrations with contractors and wedding planners. They also propose refocusing their energy on more positive mindsets to help move forward. This isn’t an overnight fix but instead a daily int…

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S2E13(remastered) Okay: Unapologetic Healing ft. Robyn Bloom 46:47

6M ago46:47

46:47

This week, we’re re-airing our discussion with life coach Robyn Bloom about being intentional with the relationships that matter most to us, especially the ones we have with ourselves. Robyn poses the #LoveLikeThisChallenge to Sylvia, Lori, and the viewers. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.…

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S2E26 Black Astronaut ft. Kamal X 1:03:54

6M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

This week, documentary photographer Kamal X joins us for a great conversation about fighting through obstacles, what it truly means to be yourself, and manifesting our dreams in reality. His new book, "BLACK ASTRONAUT: The Stars Belong to the People," will be released on October 24, 2023. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Please email u…

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S2E12 (remastered) Overcoming ft. Dee 47:59

6M ago47:59

47:59

This week, we’re re-airing Dee’s journey of overcoming a long-term relationship where she endured gaslighting and narcissistic abuse. Her story is also about personal growth, healing, and self-discovery after leaving the relationship. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Ins…

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S2E27 Lori's Destination Wedding 42:09

6M ago42:09

42:09

We’re back from Tommy and Lori's #destinationwedding in Mexico! Lori shares some of the highlights and challenges from her destination wedding. The ladies also share what they are reading and watching this week. Chapters: (0:00:00) - You good?(0:00:51) - What’s been better?(0:04:18) - The Invites(0:05:39) - The Bachelor and Bachelorette(0:13:35) - …

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Congrats Lori and Tommy! 0:36

6M ago0:36

0:36

We'll be back next week with a new episode. In the meantime, send congrats to the happy couple on our socials! Their beautiful destination wedding brought together friends and family from near and far. We created memories that will last a lifetime! We do not own the rights to the music. Music: Find Someone Like You by Snoh Aalegra #whatsbeenbetterp…

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How Has Warfare Evolved Over Time? 27:17

7M ago27:17

27:17

In this episode, the Bros trace the evolution of warfare from grand battles in large landscapes to close-quarter urban settings that require special tactics. We'll also discuss the need for special forces and make our predictions for what the new frontier will be for warfare. Support the showBy Henry and Jacob

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S2E25 F.T.K ft. Jamila 1:01:15

7M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

This week, we're joined by Jamila. She gives us her honest take on balancing work as an Architect, motherhood, and marriage. No book recommendations this week. Instead, we share what TV shows and movies we're watching: Jamila - A Different World and Love Jones Sylvia - Silo and Foundation Lori - Swagger and Ballers Record your own episodes with Riv…

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The Tanks of World War II 37:52

8M ago37:52

37:52

Since their first appearance on the battlefield in World War I, tanks evolved rapidly over the years and these armored fortresses were used to great effect in World War II. In this episode, we'll discuss some of the most famous tanks of the Second World War, like the Sherman, T-34, and, of course, the German Tiger. We'll explain the capabilities of…

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S2E22 Overthinking 53:21

8M ago53:21

53:21

Battling with fears and the endless loop of overthinking can often feel like a lonely journey. Toss in a global pandemic and the curveballs life loves to throw, and it all becomes a heady cocktail of anxiety and stress. But what if there were ways to understand these fears better, stop overthinking, and find peace? That's the journey we embark on i…

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Breakthroughs ft. Erika P. part 2 59:59

9M ago59:59

59:59

This week, we're back with part 2 of Erika's breakthrough with Sylvia and Lori. She has overcome trauma, domestic violence, and grief from a very young age. Her healing journey is a testament to the power of resilience, self-care, and even finding community in creative outlets and gardening. Record your own episodes with Riverside.Fm https://www.ri…

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Breakthroughs ft. Erika P. part 1 45:10

9M ago45:10

45:10

TW: This episode contains discussions about domestic violence, sexual assault, and kidnapping; please take care of yourself and skip this one if you need to. This week, Erika P. shares her incredible breakthrough with Sylvia and Lori. She has overcome trauma, domestic violence, and grief from a very young age. Her healing journey is a testament to …

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S2E20 Semantics 49:56

9M ago49:56

49:56

This week, in our quest for understanding, we unravel the convoluted world of labels. These socially constructed tags can be both comforting and confining, offering a sense of connection while potentially painting us into restrictive boxes. Record your own episodes with Riverside.Fm https://www.riverside.fm/?via=wbbpod We'd love to have you as a gu…

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S2E19 Healing and Forgiveness ft. Arletha aka Coach Brown 50:54

10M ago50:54

50:54

This week, we’re connecting with Arletha of the Boss Babes Healing Podcast. Known to her clients as Coach Brown, she’s also a business coach who focuses on the spiritual and natural sides of entrepreneurship. We are peeling back the layers of challenging concepts like healing and forgiveness and how they impact our personal lives and business relat…

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S2E18 Showing Up 49:40

10M ago49:40

49:40

This week, we’re talking about the idea of 'showing up' in our relationships and how it can dramatically influence our peace and joy. Lori and Sylvia share recent social media posts highlighting communication styles, trauma, avoidant behaviors, and the emotional dynamics of relationships. Record your own episodes with Riverside.Fm https://www.river…

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S2E17 Letting Go ft. Phoenix, The Boughetto Gardener 50:38

10M ago50:38

50:38

TW//Suicide Some of the content in this episode may be distressing. This week, we’re joined by Phoenix, The Boughetto Gardener, who shares her incredible journey of overcoming anxiety, PTSD, and depression through therapy and gardening. Phoenix opens up about her experiences and how she's learned to let go and embrace change in her life. We'd love …

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A special message from Lori and Sylvia! 0:37

10M ago0:37

0:37

In honor of Juneteenth, a day of celebration and well-deserved rest, we are taking the week off. We hope you are taking care of yourself, and we'll be back next week. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram or TikTok @whatsbeenbetterpodcast. Music by LaGon Music Inc. …

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S2E16 Out in the Open 50:58

10M ago50:58

50:58

TW: This episode contains topics that may be distressing to some. Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Violence. This week, we're talking about finally holding people accountable who have historically never faced the consequences of their bad behavior. From Lori's jury duty, The Duggars, and even a former president. We touch on a lot of topics but stick with u…

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S2E15 Obstacles 2.0 13:45

11M ago13:45

13:45

We've all been there - technology fails us at the worst possible moment, leaving us frustrated and disappointed. This week, we're coming to you raw and unfiltered as we vent our emotions and reflect on an episode that didn't go according to plan. In a twist of fate, technical difficulties took over our conversation, but we won't let that stop us fr…

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S2E14 Changing Perspectives 1:03:38

11M ago1:03:38

1:03:38

It's been a couple of weeks since we recorded an episode, and we're excited to share how our perspectives have changed during this time. Listen in as we discuss the rollercoaster of emotions we've experienced, from planning Lori's wedding ceremony to Sylvia adopting a dog. Through these events, we've learned valuable lessons about forgiveness, trus…

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Bonus Revisiting Relationships 1:09:49

11M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

This week, we're revisiting season 1, episode 10: Relationships. We are taking some time off and randomly selected this episode to be remastered and to release the original video recording. Little did we know how much of our conversation would still be relevant a year later. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to question…

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Real Love Stories ft. Lori & Tommy 1:20:33

11M ago1:20:33

1:20:33

Somebody’s getting married! In honor of their upcoming wedding, we’re re-airing Lori and Tommy’s real love story. The two share how they met, dated, and a hilarious engagement story that originally aired on October 19, 2022. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram or …

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S2E13 Okay: Unapologetic healing ft. Robyn Bloom 45:51

12M ago45:51

45:51

What if you could be unapologetically okay with yourself, your boundaries, and your healing journey? This week, we welcome back life coach Robyn Bloom for a discussion about being intentional with the relationships that matter most to us, especially the ones we have with ourselves. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to q…

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S2E11 part 2 Reacting to Opposition 40:31

12M ago40:31

40:31

This week, we continue our conversation on opposition, especially within families. We share our audience's responses to what happened when no one showed up for your big life events. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram or TikTok @whatsbeenbetterpodcast. Music by La…

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S2E12 Overcoming: From Toxic Love to Self-Discovery ft. Dee 47:03

12M ago47:03

47:03

This week, we’re joined by Dee another client of Lori’s. She shares her journey of overcoming a long-term relationship full of narcissistic abuse. Her story is one of personal growth and healing. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram or TikTok @whatsbeenbetterpodcas…

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S2E11 Facing Opposition: Personal Growth, Family Dynamics, and the Future of Politics 51:38

1y ago51:38

51:38

TW: Gun Violence, School Shootings, Mass Shootings In this week’s episode, we dive deep into the concept of opposition, from work to the internet and even within families. We take on the expulsion and reinstatement of Tennessee Representatives Justin Pearson and Justin Jones. We discuss the need for change in politics, term limits, and activating y…

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S2E10 Unpacking Oppression, Policing Behaviors, and Authenticity 39:14

1y ago39:14

39:14

Welcome to episode 10 of "What's Been Better?"! Join hosts Lori and Sylvia as they explore the topic of oppression and people policing from others. Dive into a thought-provoking conversation on the right to express emotions and dealing with unsolicited advice and negativity in various aspects of life, including social media and personal choices. Th…

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Bonus Episode: Breakthroughs ft. Patrice "Sway" McKinney 46:06

1y ago46:06

46:06

This week on What's been better? Patrice "Sway" McKinney joins us to share her breakthrough. Her story is one of overcoming life's challenges. From giving up successful careers in the entertainment and sports industries to becoming a master barber who had never cut hair and CEO of Encore Salon Suites, Sway shows us what it means to push through. We…

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S2E9 Out of Line: What happens when expectations are not met? 46:20

1y ago46:20

46:20

This week, we’re talking about what happens when children get out of line. Lori shares how she has been able to overcome recent challenges with her children. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram or TikTok @whatsbeenbetterpodcast. Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://w…

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Breakthroughs ft. Robyn Bloom 54:36

1y ago54:36

54:36

This week we're joined by Robyn Bloom, a life coach in Mississippi. Robyn shares her story of overcoming from her deathbed to implementing empowering life coaching techniques on herself and her clients. She also talks about her journey to repair relationships with her daughters. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to ques…

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S2E8 Ouch: How do we sabotage relationships? 43:18

1y ago43:18

43:18

This week we’re talking about how assumptions, rumors, and plain ol’ lies ruin relationships. The pain of relationships ending is one thing, but the realization that you sabotaged the relationship…ouch. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram or TikTok @whatsbeenbette…

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Op-Ed: The Norfolk Southern Train Derailments ft. Harley Dave 46:04

1y ago46:04

46:04

From time to time the news stops us in our tracks. When that happens, Lori and Sylvia usually talk about it off air. This season we're opening these conversations up with you all. We're calling these episodes Op-Eds because these are our opinion, thoughts, prayers, and feelings about current events. This time, we're joined by Harley Dave to talk ab…

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S2E7: Ownership-How do we take control of our lives? ft. Harley Dave (Audio Only) 53:46

1y ago53:46

53:46

This week, we’re joined by Harley Dave to continue our conversation on ownership. But this time we’re talking about taking control of your life. Making decisions that are right for you, writing your narrative, and building your community are all part of choosing the life you desire. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to …

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S2E6: Ownership-How do we own our sh!t? (Audio Only) 44:49

1y ago44:49

44:49

This week, we're talking about owning our sh!t. Sylvia and Lori discuss the aftermath of episode 5 and off-air conversations. And they get to the heart of owning their parts in miscommunications in the past. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram or TikTok @whatsbeen…

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S2E5: Overt-How do we gaslight ourselves? (Audio Only) 54:29

1y ago54:29

54:29

Self-gaslighting and the sadness that follows In this episode of the "What's Been Better?" podcast, Sylvia opens up honestly about feeling sad without a clear reason or explanation. She and Lori discuss how sometimes life just comes at you and how it's okay to feel the way you do. They also touch upon how to deal with low-vibrational feelings and r…

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S2E4 Overt: Why can't we see what's clearly in front of us? 50:41

1y ago50:41

50:41

This week we’re talking about overt acts. Those clear unavoidable situations you just don’t accept. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram or TikTok @whatsbeenbetterpodcast. Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/ Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.mad…

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S2E3: Objectives-How do we manifest the life we desire? 46:22

1y ago46:22

46:22

This week we’re talking about manifesting. The life you want is and has always been possible. Manifesting isn’t an overnight process. It actually takes effort not just thought. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram or TikTok @whatsbeenbetterpodcast. Music by LaGon M…

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Bonus Episode Op-Ed: Tyre Nichols 49:22

1y ago49:22

49:22

From time to time the news stops us in our tracks. When that happens Lori and I usually talk about it off air. This season we're opening these conversations up with you all. We're calling these episodes Op-Eds because these are our opinion, thoughts, prayers, and feelings of current events. This week we're talking about Tyre Nichols. We'd love to h…

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S2E4: Overt-Why can't we see what's clearly in front of us? (Audio Only) 50:40

1y ago50:40

50:40

This week we’re talking about overt acts. Those clear unavoidable situations you just don’t accept. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram or TikTok @whatsbeenbetterpodcast. Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/ Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.mad…

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S2E3: Objectives-How do we manifest the life we desire? (Audio Only) 46:22

1y ago46:22

46:22

This week we’re talking about manifesting. The life you want is and has always been possible. Manifesting isn’t an overnight process. It actually takes effort not just thought. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram or TikTok @whatsbeenbetterpodcast. Music by LaGon M…

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S2E2: Objectives: How do we create safe spaces and judgment-free zones? 45:12

1y ago45:12

45:12

This week, we're continuing our discussion about objectives. Sylvia and Lori describe what their safe spaces look, feel, and sound like as well as the importance of cultivating judgment-free zones. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram or TikTok @whatsbeenbetterpodc…

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Op-Ed: Tyre Nichols(Audio Only) 49:37

1y ago49:37

49:37

From time to time the news stops us in our tracks. When that happens Lori and Sylvia usually talk about it off air. This season we're opening these conversations up with you all. We're calling these episodes Op-Eds because these are our opinion, thoughts, prayers, and feelings about current events. This week we're talking about Tyre Nichols. We'd l…

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S2E2 Objectives: How do we create safe spaces and judgment-free zones? (Audio Only) 45:12

1y ago45:12

45:12

This week, we're continuing our discussion about objectives. Sylvia and Lori describe what their safe spaces look, feel, and sound like as well as the importance of cultivating judgment-free zones. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram or TikTok @whatsbeenbetterpodc…

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Bonus episode: Breakthroughs ft Hope Williams 49:51

1y ago49:51

49:51

This week we're joined by Hope Williams, a residential therapist in Metro Atlanta and founder of Smile Project. Hope talks with Sylvia and Lori about the breakthroughs that led her to become a counselor and start her nonprofit. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram …

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Bonus Episode:Breakthroughs featuring Hope Williams(Audio Only) 50:36

1y ago50:36

50:36

This week we're joined by Hope Williams, a residential therapist in Metro Atlanta and founder of Smile Project. Hope talks with Sylvia and Lori about the breakthroughs that led her to become a counselor and start her nonprofit. We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram …

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